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Mercyhurst Preparatory School
414
Students
A-
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
27
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$14,500
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding
Niche Grade
A-
B
A-
A+
A+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
97%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
71.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
20.3%
Two or more races
3.4%
Black
2.7%
Hispanic
2.5%
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School Rankings
#16
Best Boarding HS in Pennsylvania
#23
Best Catholic Schools in Pennsylvania
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Mercyhurst University
109 Students
Penn State
79 Students
University of Pittsburgh
79 Students
Gannon University
63 Students
Penn State Erie - The Behrend College
52 Students
Duquesne University
51 Students
John Carroll University
30 Students
Carnegie Mellon University
29 Students
New York University
24 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania
23 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
53 Students
Business
52 Students
Psychology
36 Students
Marketing
23 Students
Pre-Law Studies
22 Students
Nursing
21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
21 Students
Political Science and Government
20 Students
Criminology
19 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
18 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/28/2024
Excellent college prep school. I take IB and DE classes as well. Great academics. Great culture. Overall excellent school which has prepared me well for college. I was accepted at all 9 schools to which I applied.
1/2/2024
Good academics and a great school if you are involved in theater and music. Cliques are quite a bit of a problem if you did not start out as a freshman from erie.
12/15/2023
Of all of the schools my daughter has attended, from pre-school through law school, she points to Mercyhurst Prep as her best educational experience by far. The preparation for higher education was second to none, and the friends she made at Mercyhurst Prep are the ones she has kept into adulthood.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/26/2020
1 out 10. You will definitely be frustrated as a parent if you are looking for a top educational experience.
6/1/2017
Both of our children attended MPS, one boy and one girl, four years apart. Each went into the school with different work ethic and intelligence, but the school did a tremendous job appropriately challenging and mentoring each as individuals. In the end, both received excellent college scholarships,...
6/16/2011
I did the IB diploma program and found myself with a year's worth of credits for college, not to mention the fact that I'm very prepared for all of my courses. Also, the teachers were amazing. There's a reason why MPS test scores are top notch (I got a 32 ACT and wasn't even top in my 130 person cla...
10/14/2010
This is a great school!! Not only for its academics but for nurturing the student as a whole person with values. Their IB program is outstanding, students not only learn the subject matter more indepth but also with a global perspective.
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Donald Powell
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William Moon
William Moon
GATES & BURNS REALTY, INC OC
(814) 517-7586
209 Total Sales
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$9K - $77K Price Range
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Tom Jones Group
Tom Jones Group
Keller Williams Realty
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90 Total Sales
40 Near This School
$28K - $500K Price Range
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Clorice Dlugos
Clorice Dlugos
McDowell Homes Real Estate Services
(440) 291-5384
934 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$172,000 Price
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David Schepner
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HOWARD HANNA BAINBRIDGE KAUFMAN REAL ESTATE
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239 Total Sales
2 Near This School
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Christine Brown
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198 Total Sales
1 Near This School
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Map
About Mercyhurst
List Price Range
$103K - $270K
Homes For Sale
6
Average Home Value
$158,551
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
27%
Household Income
$67,831
% of College Grads
28%
Median Age
31
Average House Size
1,330 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
9.7%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,005 - $3,205 per month
- The Hammocks at MillCreek
- 2-3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,270+ Sq Ft
- 4500 Hammocks Dr
- Erie, PA
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